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Vinyl Taco Offers Specials to Celebrate “National Taco Day”

Customers had a chance to win t-shirts and shot glasses throughout the day

October 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As part of National Taco Day, Vinyl Taco in Downtown Fargo invited people to take part in the day’s festivities. Throughout the day, people enjoyed discounts off alcoholic beverages with a chance to win prizes like t–shirts and shot glasses. The restaurant’s general manager says with many different varieties of tacos available, people have plenty of reasons to…

Second Search Underway For Missing Hallock, MN Woman

Kittson County Sheriff Steve Porter recently re-opened the cold case file of Becky Jo Look of Halma.

October 4, 2018

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HALLOCK, MINNESOTA (KFGO) – New information on the case a woman missing and believed to have been murdered in northwestern Minnesota more than 20 years ago. Kittson County Sheriff Steve Porter recently re-opened the cold case file of Becky Jo Look of Halma, last seen in October of 1995. Based on information from the public, the sheriff’s department searched a…

Senate Debate Between Heitkamp and Cramer Called Off

Heitkamp is staying in Washington, DC for the expected Senate vote on Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

October 4, 2018

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Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D) & Rep. Kevin Cramer (R)FARGO, ND — Friday nights’ scheduled debate between U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer has been cancelled. A spokesperson with the Heitkamp campaign said they are working to get it rescheduled. Heitkamp is staying in Washington, DC for the expected Senate vote on Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Senator Heitkamp…

Snow Forecast For Northern North Dakota

Parts of northern North Dakota could see up to 4 inches of snow.

October 4, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Parts of North Dakota are likely to see measurable snowfall by the end of the workweek. KVRR Weather Authority meteorologists along with the National Weather Service forecasts a mix of rain and snow to develop Thursday afternoon across southern North Dakota and spread northward, changing to all snow Thursday night. Parts of northern North Dakota could see up…

DGF Schools Changes Evacuation Procedures After Incident

Students and staff saw a neighbor standing in her doorway with a gun

October 3, 2018

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DILWORTH, Minn. — Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools is changing its fire drill process after a scare earlier this week. Police say during a fire drill on Monday, Oct. 1, students and staff saw a neighbor standing in her doorway holding a gun. Dilworth Police and the School Resource Officer spoke with the woman. The Clay County Attorney’s Office determined that there wasn’t…

Nursing Home in Twin Valley, Minn. to Close

They say staying open isn't financially viable

October 3, 2018

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TWIN VALLEY, Minn. — Twin Valley Living Center, a nursing home, is set to close. There was a community meeting at Twin Valley Community Center to discuss the situation. The center was packed with people who wanted to voice their concerns. The mayor and city council were also in attendance. There has been talk of embezzlement and other misuse of money….

West Fargo Raises Monthly Residential Garbage Pick-Up Rate

The new rate of $17.50 comes after city's sanitation department operated on a deficit

October 3, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Five years ago, the West Fargo City Commission raised the residential garbage pickup fee to $13 per month. But as more people moved to West Fargo, the new rate could not help the city’s sanitation department make ends meet. “Our sanitation rates have not been carrying our entire costs of our department to operate it. Being a…

Minnesota Offers “X” Gender Option on Driver’s Licenses

The "X" means someone doesn't identify as a man or woman

October 3, 2018

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MINNESOTA — You’ve been able to check the “male” or “female” box when applying for a Minnesota Driver’s License. But now you can also check a box with an “X” next to it. It means you’re non–binary, or don’t identify as a man or a woman. To say years of hiding her true identity took its toll on Katrina Koesterman…

Doug Goehring Applauds President Trump’s New Trade Deal

The deal still has to be ratified in the U.S., Mexico and Canada

October 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says he supports President Trump’s updated trade deal with Canada and Mexico. A few things he applauds within the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement includes establishing comprehensive standards for agricultural biotechnology and Canada’s deal to cut back on some of their dairy market protections in place. On Monday, the president said the deal will…

Doosan Bobcat Introduces High School Students to Manufacturing Opportunities

The event celebrated National Manufacturing Day

October 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Doosan Bobcat gave high school students a hands–on way to celebrate National Manufacturing Day. Fifty students from Davies and West Fargo high schools teamed up to make skateboards while acting out roles in a factory setting. Doosan Bobcat hosted the workshop to give kids a firsthand glimpse of how using their skills in science, technology, engineering, and math…